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The Phoenix Coyotes will stay in Glendale -- for now. Yesterday, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ruled against a proposal to let Blackberry CEO Jim Balsillie buy the team and relocate it to Canada. The NHL hopes for a September 10 auction for bidders who'd like to keep the Coyotes in Glendale...A ... More >>
Unsuspecting consumers are getting ripped off by the hundreds. The Supereme Court is working to stop this unauthorized practice of law.
From the week of April 5, 2001
Federal judge rules Fife Symington must repay millions to pension funds
State files more charges against Arthur Andersen in BFA scandal
Ex-governor Symington seems blissful despite the damning evidence that mounts at his bankruptcy trial. What's up his sleeve?
A New Times Investigation First in a Series
he 80-somethings at retirement home Desert Crest face eviction. But that's just business, says the home's owner--which happens to be an agency of the Roman Catholic church.
It took years, and some luck, to unravel Symington's web of deceit
Dick Berry claims his bankruptcy services are cheaper than an attorney's, and just as effective. While court officials and many customers agree it's a scam conceived by white-collar felons, those who would shut him down are discovering they don't know Dic
Martha Symington's lawyer tells jury of governor's profligacy
Testimony at the governor's criminal trial and a new civil complaint suggest that First Interstate helped Symington dupe other lenders
How Governor Symington misused state resources to further the cross-border business interests of his friends and family.
Nationally known deprogrammer loses bid to discharge $3.4 million civil debt
Scottsdale's Steven McKay is an accomplished Hollywood screenwriter. His legal war with an ex-lover is as melodramatic as any B-movie.
Sealed testimony by Symington's wife shows couple mixed funds; she bailed governor out repeatedly
Tentative pact would seal some records in Symington bankruptcy case
The governor's lawyer explains when it's okay to tell a lender you're worth millions when you're actually broke
Bank gave governor loan write-downs, despite evidence of false financial statements
Symington's conflicting financial statements provide creditors with plenty of ammo
During her 14-year marriage to an auto-parts mogul, Denise Hrudka lived in the lap of luxury. Then her husband stood up.
JAWAD HASHIM CLAIMS HE'S A BANKRUPT VICTIM OF A VENDETTA BY HIS FORMER BOSS--IRAQ'S FEARED PRESIDENT, SADDAM HUSSEIN. A WEALTH OF EVIDENCE SUGGESTS HASHIM'S JUST ANOTHER SCAM ARTIST WHO WOUND UP IN SCOTTSDALE.
JUDGE TAKES A HARD LOOK AT BANKRUPTCY LAW FIRMS THAT CHARGE "ZERO-DOWN"
AS AMERICA WEST GOES, SO GO PHOENIC AND TEMPE? GULP.
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